Depressioncanbefun is an initiative of Helen McNallen who has suffered from Clinical and Bipolar Depression and wants to help others and spread the word. The site's name originated from the 'black comedy' of her experiences of manic depression and is certainly not meant to offend or belittle Depression. The site was launched officially on World Mental Health Day, 10th October 2008, at the invitation of the NHS at one of the many events hosted by them around the country.- Helen McNallen
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Your Questions to Our Experts
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I have suffered from depression fairly frequently .When i am at my worst i become obssessive about the opposite sex .I develop crushes on people which become all consuming ,like… Read more
Your Stories
bipolar woman w/ ECT brain damageI was diagnosed as bipolar over 15 years ago. I was a successful professional woman with kids and a husband. The medications quit working and I went into debilitating depression. … Read more SAD
I first wrote on this site 2 years ago and despite some fantastic support I still struggle. One major part of the depression appears to be SAD. I am falling… Read more This is My Story
This is My Story…I’m a 37 year old Mother of 3
wonderful boys. They are 13,10 and 8. The problems for me started during
pregnancy. I had pre-eclampsia…
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Anonymity and a lonely life.
Most people would say I come from a privileged background.
I was raised as the youngest son of an RAF officer who served during the war.
My…
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Your Suggestions
read To me it is very important read books. Specially about adventures Read more getting some exerciseExercise is good for body & mind - but motivation is a major issue when you’re depressed.
One way to get a bit more exercise in your everyday life…
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“negative energy”
If your mood is ‘black’ & you find nothing seems to lift it - do some housework. (Please bear with me…)
Putting a bit more effort than usual into…
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Are you depressed?
We all feel fed up sometimes but these feelings usually last for a couple of days or weeks at the most. Perhaps you have been feeling like this for longer.
We have designed a test to give you some indication.
Caring isn't easy
Supporting someone through depression may bring up all kinds of emotions and issues for you.
Do not try to go it alone.
Marisa Peer
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Spring looks so beautiful, happy and cheerful. Shoots are springing up from the ground, flowers are opening up. What about a big stretch and walking outside in the fresh air to blow away…
...by Allison Kelsey
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